Appeal against a decision of the CGRS?
Do you contest the decision of the CGRS (CGRA/CGVS)? You can appeal the decision with the Council for Alien Law Litigation (CALL/RvV/CCE). Consult with your lawyer regarding this option.
Lodging an appeal
To appeal against a negative decision of the CGRS, you and your lawyer must lodge an appeal with the CALL. This appeal must contain all the important elements to enable the CALL to handle your case.
By when must an appeal be lodged?
You must lodge an appeal with the CALL within a certain period of time. The time limit for lodging an appeal is indicated on the letter containing the decision of the CGRS.
In general, the time limit for lodging an appeal is 30 days. In some cases, the time limit is shorter, and may be 10 or 5 days, for example if you are staying in a detention centre.
The investigation of the CALL
The CALL will examine your case a second time. The procedure with the CALL is primarily in writing. Although there is a hearing in Brussels. You or your lawyer must be present at the meeting.
During this appeal procedure, you cannot be forcibly removed from the territory.
- an appeal against an inadmissibility decision for a third application for international protection
- an appeal against the inadmissibility decision for a subsequent application, within one year after the first final decision from detention
The decision of the CALL
The CALL can take various decisions. The CALL can:
- uphold the decision of the CGRS. The decision of the CGRS then becomes final.
- review the decision of the CGRS. This means that the CALL takes a different decision to the CGRS.
- annul the decision of the CGRS. The CGRS will once again handle your case and take into account the remarks of the CALL.
Following a negative decision
Following a negative decision from the CALL, you will receive an order to leave the territory.